The Writing Process All writing requires steps to get from start to finish.
Step 1:Brainstorming/Prewrite Think of this as your brain on paper. It doesn't have to make sense. Write down whatever comes to your mind. Use graphic organizers.
Step 2:First Draft/Rough Draft Use your graphic organizers and brainstorming to start composing paragraphs. Do not worry about spelling and punctuation at this point.
Step 3:Revise Reread what you wrote. Take out what does not belong, add information that is needed , and move information around so that your writing makes sense. Look for a better way to say what you wrote. Use better words and better sentences. Good writing will have to be revised more than once. Warning: Ignoring these steps could be hazardous to your final grade!!!! Step 4:Edit/Proofread Now is the time to focus on your spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Step 5: Final Draft/ Publish
Type your paper using the proper format. Mission Accomplished!
Step 1: Brainstorming/Prewrite
Think of this as your brain on paper. It doesn't have to make sense. Write down whatever comes to your mind. Use graphic organizers.
Step 2: First Draft/Rough Draft
Use your graphic organizers and brainstorming to start composing paragraphs.
Do not worry about spelling and punctuation at this point.
Step 3: Revise
Reread what you wrote. Take out what does not belong, add information that is needed , and move information around so that your writing makes sense.
Look for a better way to say what you wrote. Use better words and better sentences.
Good writing will have to be revised more than once. Warning: Ignoring these steps could be hazardous to your final grade!!!!
Step 4: Edit/Proofread
Now is the time to focus on your spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Step 5: Final Draft/ Publish
Type your paper using the proper format.
Mission Accomplished!